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splashy
adjective \ˈspla-shē\
: having a bright or exciting quality that attracts attention or is meant to attract attention
splash·i·ersplash·i·est
Full Definition of SPLASHY
2
: tending to or exhibiting ostentatious display : making a splash <a splashy movie> <a splashy debut>
3
: that can be easily splashed about
4
: consisting of, being, or covered with colored splashes
— splash·i·ly \ˈspla-shə-lē\ adverb
— splash·i·ness \ˈspla-shē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of SPLASHY
1834
Related to SPLASHY
- Synonyms
- arresting, bodacious, bold, brilliant, catchy, commanding, conspicuous, dramatic, emphatic, eye-catching, flamboyant, grabby, kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish], marked, noisy, prominent, pronounced, remarkable, showy, noticeable, striking
- Antonyms
- inconspicuous, unemphatic, unflamboyant, unnoticeable, unobtrusive, unremarkable, unshowy
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